Plant Production Superintendent (Shift Leader)

Job Description

In this senior production role, you will lead, coach and develop a diverse salaried and hourly team in achieving their goals in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position reports to the Area Manager of Production and may be responsible for multiple shifts. The average team size includes 6 - 10 salaried team members and 100 - 250 hourly team members. You will be responsible for managing a budget.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Building a ’one team’ culture while launching the new T1 pickup truck in Oshawa
  
• Leading and coaching a diverse workforce comprised of salaried and hourly team members to achieve business goals and manufacturing excellence
  
• Meeting/exceeding safety, people, quality, responsiveness, cost and environmental goals
  
• Analyzing and solving complex manufacturing problems
  
• Assisting in obtaining resources to effectively perform operations
  
• Taking considerable initiative in decision-making accompanied by a high level of independent discernment
  
• Assisting in the overall direction and coordination of manufacturing activities
  
• Forecasting for the areas of your responsibility and establishing a course of action to accomplish jobs or projects
  
• Complying with the terms of local and master labour agreements
  
• Administering corporate policies
  
• Maintaining corporate and unit management control systems, budget and other information necessary to monitor performance

Additional Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will lead and coach a diverse team at Oshawa Assembly.In this roleyou willhave the opportunity todrive achievement of desired business results while positively influencingourorganizational culturethrough modellinga commitment to GM’s values and behaviours:

• Be Inclusive
  
• Winningwith Integrity
  
• Think Customer
  
• One Team
  
• Be Bold
  
• Innovate Now
  
• Look Ahead
  
• It’sonMe

The Plant Production Superintendent (Shift Leader Role) provides a great opportunity to lead and be part of all aspects of the business.You will work toimprovesafety culture, empower and lead people, createpartnerships,and leadyour production teamto achieve amazing business results, all while putting the customer at the center of everythingyoudo. Time management, working independently, and organizational skills are a must to focus on and prioritize how to get great results the right way.Good interpersonal skills are critical when working with different members of the team across the plant and the corporation on projects, and ultimately cascading down to the rest of your organization.As a Plant Production Superintendent (Shift Leader), you are representing your department to all levels of the organization. Such a rolecan be very rewarding.

• Drive Workplace Safety System elements in the department
  
• Coach, trainandprovide feedback to improve supervisor (group leader)performance
  
• Prepare for and conduct supervisor (group leader)performance evaluations
  
• Performance goalcreation for direct reports
  
• Manage salaried ’Time Keeping System’and vacation planning
  
• Attend andparticipate in human resources meetings
  
• Investigate all safety incidents and review Safety Incident Reports
  
• Responsible forsafety, ergonomic and workplace organizationstandards
  
• Drive Global Manufacturing System principlesdaily through leadingand coaching
  
• Check quality standards/alerts are followed and coach and teach quality principles
  
• Track and participate in business plan reviews
  
• Meet daily production schedules
  
• Manage scrap data for waste reduction
  
• Monitor and drive budget performance
  
• Administer collective agreements
  
• Participate in ThroughputImprovement Process (TIP)
  
• Ensure environmental targets are achievedfor the department

REQUIREMENTS

• University Degree or equivalent
  
• All required Global Manufacturing System (GMS) training and/or experience in lean manufacturing
  
• Experience with time and attendance and shift coverage planning
  
• Problem solving/continuous improvement
  
• LabourRelations experience
  
• Previous plant floor experience in either a supervisory or engineering role
  
• Experience leading in a unionized environment
  
• Experience in plant floor systems
  
• Strong communication skills
  
• Experience in SAP
  
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  
• Successful candidates will be required to attest to, and be prepared to provide proof of, their vaccination status and that any job offer will be conditional on the candidate being fully vaccinated.

TOTAL COMPENSATION*

• Median Base Salary of $130,000/year
  
• Variable Bonus = 17%
  
• Defined Contribution Pension
  
• Competitive Health Care/Insurance Programs
  
• Company Vehicle (taxable benefit)
  
• Cell phone/laptop
  
• Potential Relocation Allowance

• Subject to changes in accordance with GM Canada policies

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteeropportunities.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.